The Winter Olympics are his playground, and its only natural that we continue to celebrate one of the most beloved announcers of the games, and his unique looks. Reporter Gwen Knapp stated, however, this his artistry was best in the field. STAMFORD, Conn. - Feb. 20, 2022 - NBC Olympics' figure skating commentators Terry Gannon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny Weir host primetime coverage of the Closing Ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics from the Beijing National Stadium tonight at 8 p.m. Despite severe back pain, Weir felt better trained to go into the U.S. Nationals than ever before. Figure Skating, the governing body of the sport in the U.S., throughout his skating career. In 2019, Weir appeared on the Fox show "The Masked Singer." However, his time didn't last long, as he was eliminated in the first episode. In the summer of 2003, he trained with Russian coach Tatiana Tarasova for six weeks at the International Skating Center in Simsbury, Connecticut. After the previous season, Weir became depressed and was ready to quit figure skating before the 20092010 season, but his mother talked into continuing to compete and try to make the U.S. team for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Weir needed to excel during the free skate to win a bronze medal but instead popped his first triple Axel, doubled his planned triple loop, and fell on his triple flip. Weir, along with Goebel and Lysacek, were chosen to represent the U.S. at the 2005 Worlds Championships. Former Team USA figure skater and analyst Johnny Weir during NBCs Olympic coverage on Feb. 5, 2022. When the weather was warmer, he practiced jumps on roller skates in the basement of his familys home. ", Knowing that someone would be eliminated was also challenging to grapple with, according to Johnny. Earlier this season of Bravo's Project Runway, the designers were tasked with creating a pair of looks for a truly iconic duo. Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir condemned the move to allow Kamila Valieva to compete in the Olympics. He worked on including a quadruple toe loop in his programs, and on making his triple lutz and triple flip bigger. The presumed Russian favorite Kamila Valieva who despite testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug was allowed to compete did not win an Olympic medal for womens figure skating. Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) January 20, 2022 This is, indeed, not the first time Weir and Lipinski, along with their other broadcast partner, Terry Gannon, have offered skating commentary and . Lysacek won his second straight gold at Nationals. The film, produced by Robert Redford and Sundance Productions, was filmed secretly during the Sochi Olympics and was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award. In particular, Johnny said that he is looking forward to seeing Russia'sKamila Valievaskate in the women's event. did not shy away from the controversy surrounding Kamila Valieva when she took the ice for the 2022 Beijing Olympics women's . Russian Olympics Committee figure skater Kamila Valieva 's doping scandal hasn't sat well with many former U.S. Olympic skaters, including Tara Lipinski, 39, and Johnny Weir, 37 . At times, his costume choices caused conflicts with U.S. In January 2010, it premiered in Manhattan and aired on the Sundance Channel, which funded its filming and production. Johnny's TikTok of the duo rocking their outfits, Johnny also wore another one of Anna's designs, As excited as the designers were to see Tara and Johnny, the Closing Ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics, four years ago at the Winter Olympics in the women's event, a Japanese two-time Olympic gold medalist, trying to be the first man to land a quad axel. Part of the reason for his return was his popularity in Russia. "I mean, I'll wear anything that's beautiful. Ive been doing this for actual years, because these are the kind of things I love about the games. The tone changed as the gravity of the scene played out, with Valieva left inconsolable and her ROC teammates seemingly angered. He also popped an Axel and turned it into a single jump, but completed three more triple jumps, high-quality circular and straight-line footwork sequences, and good spins. The episode debuts Sunday at 12 p.m. He joined NBC as a commentator beginning at the Sochi Olympics in 2014. Click through the gallery to see more of his looks through the years. Odds & lines subject to change. He served as a correspondent, with Lipinski, at the Beverly Hills Dog Show in 2017 and at the National Dog Show in 20152019. And though some of the Project Runway teams were more successful than others, for Tara and Johnny, becoming partners was a seamless transition. Weir worked with Gannon during the mens events, and Lipinski worked with Gannon during the womens events. He two-footed his quadruple toe loop, doubled a planned triple-triple combination jump, popped another triple Axel combination, and later in the program, fell on a triple loop. The program included seven solid triple jumps, including two triple Axels, and good footwork and spins. Tom Weir also reported that the trio had generated the 10 best weekday daytime audiences in NBCs history. A post shared by JOHNNY WEIR (@johnnygweir). He came in fifth place in the free skate, but his short program, which was the third-best with 83.51 points, kept him in medal position. I think it's a little bit avant-garde. Stay tuned to find out -- and watch the men's free skate live here starting at 8:30 p.m. "Well, Project Runway is a show that has inspired me for a very long time. Skating last, his program was elegant yet loaded with solid jumps, including eight triple jumps and two combination jumps: a triple Axel-triple toe and his triple lutz-triple toe. Feb. 3, 2022. He was first after the short program, but came in second place overall, slightly behind Gheorghe Chiper from Romania. "We're excited to debut it on the Olympic Games.". "And Tara has helped me, and I hope I've helped her in many ways in dealing with our jobs and entertaining millions of people and doing it effectively. For Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski, when it comes to the Olympics, there's no such thing as overpacking. Weir and Lipinski are at it once again, proving commentary for the 2022 Winter Olympics Although due to the coronavirus pandemic, the two will be doing so remotely from Stamford, Connecticut,. A simulation investigation, Every No. Published: 7:46 PM MST February 5, 2022 Updated: 9:27 PM MST February 5, 2022 As American audiences were watching team figure skating during primetime Saturday, fans had some burning questions.. By 2005, Weirs skating skills were good enough that he did not need a quadruple jump to do well in competition, although he worked on adding it to his programs. He was teamed with sports commentator Terry Gannon and fellow figure skater and good friend Tara Lipinski; also in 2014, they became NBCs primary figure skating analysts, commentating for skating in two Olympics. Weir became a primary figure skating commentator for NBC in 2017 and now analyzes the Olympics. "So, I will say, though, I do not fit into the pants that Bones [laughs] created for the model. We can figure out how to elevate the look of the booth whether it's [by] matching or having a theme or playing with colors. ", With each of them having trained in an individual sport for most of their lives, forming a partnership wasn't necessarily going to be easy, Johnny noted. Now that experience is starting to look like a cakewalk. He was in fourth place after the short program, earning 69.03 points. And I think the designers had a lot of fun but also a lot of difficulty with me because I don't fit into a box," he explained. That beat Sonja . He admitted in 2018, however, that quadruple jumps were his nemesis. "What we saw four years ago at the Winter Olympics in the women's event I thought was, you know, incredible. According to sports writer Tom Weir, Weir, Lipinski, and Gannon had instant comedic harmony, with their casual chatter and humorous asides playing amazingly well against the staunch and exacting backdrop of figure skating. They also reported that they assisted Gannon with his on-air fashion choices. In the free skate, he successfully accomplished all his jumps at the beginning of the program but performed a double lutz instead of a triple, and his triple flip turned into a single. The possibility of there being no medal ceremony or podium, thats what every little girl dreams of when they think of the Olympics., Weir called it heartbreaking to watch Valievas emotion as she went behind a curtain but said the people around her shouldve kept her from competing here.. Johnny Weir:When we're packing, I will send pictures of looks that I'm putting together. He came in first place in the free skate, with 151.98 points and a nearly perfect performance. His technical score, 79.67 points, was over six points higher than the bronze medalist, Daisuke Takahashi from Japan, but his program component score, 77.10 points, was 7.4 points lower than Takahashis. He won the free skate but had a disastrous short program. At Skate Canada also in October, Weir was in second place after the short program, but finished in seventh place, after falling on his first jump and spraining his left ankle during the free skate. He appeared in the 2014 EPIX documentary To Russia with Love, which was about gay athletes in Russia and the U.S. Weir developed a connection with Russia and with the Russian style of figure skating early in his career. We love doing that because it adds another level of entertainment to people. Weir chose not to compete at the Four Continents Championships due to fatigue; he was replaced by Jeremy Abbott, who came in fourth place at U.S. Nationals. Their Outfits Are the Best The only thing better than getting the great insights and back-and-forth between Tara Lipinski and Johnny. Figure Skating. His next elements were a circular step sequence and a triple flip that was lacking in crispness. All of Johnny Weir's Head-Turning Outfits at the 2022 Winter Olympics So Far By Nikara Johns @NikaraJohns View Gallery 17 Images Johnny Weir is once again making a statement at the. He began the season, which reporter John Blanchette called a minor calamity, with a series of disappointing finishes. In 2010, Weir made headlines for skating to Lady Gagas Poker Face during his routine. He displayed good flow throughout his free skate, which included a triple Axel-triple toe loop combination, six more triple jumps, and good spins. She skates like a butterfly. Luckily for viewers at home, Johnny Weir was there to describe the painful scene every step of the way. Weir moved up to the junior level during the 19981999 season. In October 2013, Johnny Weir retired from competition and joined NBC as a figure skating analyst at the Sochi Olympics. I don't necessarily understand all of the technical ins and outs of that," he said. He also completed three level-four spins and good footwork. Weir stated that along with his relative inexperience with competing and a growth spurt, he struggled with nerves during this period, which affected his performances. JW:The host cities definitely inspire me. Tara said on Instagram while sharing Johnny's TikTok of the duo rocking their outfits. "They have a great way of giving constructive criticism while still being the designers' supporters, and giving them confidence and giving them that freedom to risk and try new things, or stick to who they are as designers. Because I love supporting young designers, and Brandon has such a keen and beautiful eye that just really fits with my aesthetic. All rights reserved, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, Next Winter Storm May Bring More Snow to NYC Friday and Worse to Everyone Else: What to Know, 4 Ferraris Stolen on Long Island in Service Center Heist, Chick-fil-A in Pa. So not only am I representing Bones at the Olympics, but I'll also be representing Anna as well. Finally got to wear our [Project Runway]looks!" In 1992, after Weir and his family watched Kristi Yamaguchi win a gold medal at the Albertville Winter Olympics, his parents bought him a pair of used figure skates, which he used to teach himself to skate on a patch of ice in the cornfields near their home in Quarryville. ", This won't be the first time Johnny has worn a Project Runway designer at the Olympics. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more! He is of Norwegian heritage and has one brother, Brian Boz Weir, who is four years younger. At the Grand Prix final, all six qualifiers, including Weir, had skated in at least one previous final; Golden Skate called it one of the most equally matched fields in several years. She agreed to introduce it during this Olympic season because his naturally quiet and delicate way on the ice mirrored the mellow cello piece. But there has also been a powerful, tenacious, true grit that accounts for his success. He won the NHK Trophy, his first Grand Prix title and the first time he competed under the ISU Judging System (IJS). Im more from the Baryshnikov era. You can catch Tara and Johnny during live coverage of the figure skating. Weir took the next two seasons off from competitive skating, focusing on his personal life, figure skating shows, a singing career, and celebrity events. Weir earned one 6.0 in his presentation scores and his program was full of creative spins and complicated footwork. In January 2012, Weir married his partner Victor Voronov, a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and whose family was from Russia, in a civil ceremony in New York City, five months after the state legalized same-sex marriages. But really all that Olympic magic happens when we're together because we can really see the clothes up close. Figure Skating assigned to Weir that season was the second tier Finlandia Trophy. In his short program, he stumbled on his opening quadruple toe jump, which was downgraded, but successfully completed his triple Axel and triple lutz-double toe combination, and earned level-four scores for his flying camel spin. Weir correctly referred to the sad situation as the destruction of a young person.. 1 pick trade in NFL Draft history, and what its gotten back, Looking back at the 12 previous times the first-overall pick was traded in the NFL draft, NBA Scores: Knicks knock Celtics off the top of East standings. They are competing clean. He came in fifth place in the free skate, with 121.38 points, over 40 points less than Jouberts free skate score, and came in second place overall, with a total score of 196.28. Johnny Weir skated in the final ISU-sanctioned competition of the season, the 2004 Marshalls World Figure Skating Challenge. Figure skating announcers Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir prepare for the start of the pairs figure skating short program in the 2018 Winter Olympics at Gangneung Ice Arena on Feb. 14, 2018, in . The winning looks would have the honor of actually being worn by Tara and Johnny while commentating at this year's Winter Games, which kicks off on February 3 on NBC and Peacock. He did not begin to train for the season until August 2006; illness also hampered his training. He went back to working with his previous coach, Galina Zmievskaya. On Feb. 12, Weir brought out the heels. When they first started out, I just was glued to the TV every week with my friends, one of which was a skating costume designer, and we were all skaters. So that doesn't come around every day [laughs]. Weir competed in both singles and pair skating during his first year of competition; Hill paired him with Jodi Rudden to help him focus on other aspects of figure skating, such as spins, stroking, and artistry, rather than on jumping. and were event reporters for the Super Bowl pre-game show in 2015 and 2017. Johnny shared that some alterations also had to be made to Bones' design, which he said he is "very honored" to be wearing for the Winter Olympics. "Overall, I think there were more low points than high, to be fair, you know, completely critically speaking. Bans Unaccompanied Kids From Dining There After Unacceptable' Visits. Figure Skating named all three medalists eligible to compete at 2007 Worlds and 2007 Four Continents Championships; Weir chose not to compete at Four Continents, so fourth-place finisher Jeremy Abbott went in his place. With the second round of ice dancing still to come plus the women's short and long programs, there's still plenty of time to get up early and enjoy Lipinski and Weir, the newest stars of the Olympics. In 2019, Weir competed on season two of The Masked Singer as Egg. Somehow, at the same time my life was falling apart, we were crushing it at work, and we were winning hearts across America. Every athlete at this level knows and understands that if you test positive for a banned substance you will not compete.. Weir's look for Feb. 5 was based on a panda, a tribute to the host nation of China. I dont know how you deal with that, Lipinski, the gold medalist at the 1998 Winter Olympics, said. Obviously, due to the state of the world at the moment, we're dealing with an unprecedented situation. NBCUniversal's exclusive coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games begins this week across the NBC family of networks. By the 2018 Olympics, they brought every item of clothing they owned and would sort it out at the event. Johnny Weir shared a closer look at his Olympic ring-shaped hair clip. In 2013, Weir began writing a weekly column in the Falls-Church News-Press, a newspaper published in the Washington, D.C. area. Tara also thankedProject RunwaySeason 19contestant Anna Yinan Zhou for her "beautiful design," tagging her ORAZ label in the post, while Johnny showed some love toward designer Bones Jones for creating his look in the collaboration.